BOARD OF DIRECTORS / Recruitment Overview
Working for Women is recruiting professionals to join its Board of Directors and play an active role in growing the organization.
Working for Women (W4W) partners with carefully vetted nonprofits that support women who are economically marginalized and connects them to businesses that provide financial and skill-based capital to create an ecosystem of impact.
In 2023 we have programs in four metro regions, a growing network of 25+ business members and 7 nonprofit partners; a team of 2.5 FTEs, nine dedicated Board Directors, and a 5-star rating on Great Nonprofits.
“Working for Women is revolutionizing the way socially responsible businesses support worthy nonprofits. In our increasingly digital and purpose-driven world, Working 4 Women builds a bridge between businesses and nonprofits… Beth and her team are thorough in their nonprofit and business vetting process, thoughtful in the partnerships and programs they help facilitate, and are deeply committed to building a world where more women can move from surviving to thriving. The world has never needed an organization like Working for Women more, and I’m so proud to be a small part of it.”
– Emily Positano, Board Member
Our unique Win-Win-Win Operating Model
Women gain new knowledge and skills
Nonprofits gain new systems, strategies, tools
Business member employees hone or gain new skills
IS WORKING FOR WOMEN RIGHT FOR YOU?
We seek passionate and energetic professionals who share our vision where all women have the opportunity for economic independence. Are you ready to open doors to grow our business partnerships, expand our reach and impact, and drive W4W towards its future?
W4W Board Directors are experienced professionals who: have the time, skills, and interest in playing a key role in fulfilling the W4W mission; are willing to tap their networks open doors to business partners; and, bring expertise in the following areas:
- Business Development
- Human resources
- Diversity and inclusion
- Lived Experience
W4W Board Retreat at Omega Institute
GENERAL BOARD DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leverage connections and networks to identify and secure the financial resources and business partnerships necessary for W4W to advance its mission.
- Participate in bi-monthly Board Meetings.
- Participate as an active member of a Board-led Committee.
- Ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial management.
- Select and annually evaluate the performance of the CEO.
- Participate in strategic and organizational planning activities; approve the Strategic Plan and budget presented by the CEO.
- Assist in identifying and vetting prospective Board members.
- Join W4W as a member and give a financial donation of personal significance.
TIME COMMITMENT — @ minimum five hours a month
- Attend bi-monthly, 90-minute Board meetings.
- Participate in a minimum of one Board Committee.
- Contribute an additional one to three hours a month, on average, above Board and Committee meetings.
- Attend Board retreat/socials when relevant.